Academic Kitchen Cook I — Tucson Campus

Phase2 Technology; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

Tuition reduction

Job summary

The University of Arizona is hiring a Cook I (85 North) for the Tucson campus to prepare, season, and cook a wide variety of food for multiple units, following standard recipes and using basic kitchen equipment.

The role requires ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays, with full-time hours and a 40-hour workweek. Eligible for comprehensive benefits, tuition reduction, and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or high school diploma equivalency is required.
• Must be able to work evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Knowledge of food service operations including large quantity food preparation.
• Knowledge of job content, practices, and procedures.
• Skills necessary to fully perform all aspects of the job.
• Skill in operating various institutional/commercial kitchen equipment.
• Ability to effectively communicate.

Responsibilities

• Prepares food on hot or cold production line, adhering to the recipe's method of preparation.
• Prepares food items from recipes for restaurant on a daily basis.
• Coordinates food preparation and ordering needs with supervisor and p.m. staff.
• Performs food preparation tasks such as sandwich, salad making and beverage preparation, following written standardized recipe.
• Cleans and processes fruits and vegetables according to recipe's specifications.
• Labels, dates and stores fruits and vegetables in proper areas.
• Assembles necessary ingredients to prepare orders.
• Labels and dates products.
• Assists cold food production when possible.
• Prevents cross contamination of food products.
• Weighs, labels and dates all food items; stores in designated areas.
• Cleans countertops, windows, walls, shelves, drain screens and floor mats.
• Cleans cooking utensils, grills, oven hoods, and other equipment used in food preparation; ensure all utensils are properly stored.
• Empties sanitizer and takes out trash.
• Greets and serves customers in a friendly, courteous manner.
• Actively solves problems wherever possible.
• Works harmoniously with co-workers, supervisors and management.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Knowledge of food service operations

Knowledge of job content, practices, &

Effective communication

Ability to operate kitchen equipment

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The University of Arizona is hiring a Cook I (85 North) for the Tucson campus to prepare, season, and cook a wide variety of food for multiple units, following standard recipes and using basic kitchen equipment.

The role requires ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays, with full-time hours and a 40-hour workweek. Eligible for comprehensive benefits, tuition reduction, and retirement plans.